Agenda and minutes

Councillor Sayer was elected Chair for the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record

These were approved as a correct record.

It was resolved that this matter be dealt with in ‘Part 2’ as it disclosed exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Four candidates had been shortlisted for the post (referred to as candidates 1 to 4 below) and had participated in a virtual assessment day, facilitated by ‘Solace in business’, on the 12^th March. Reports from ‘Solace in business’ arising from the assessment day had been circulated to Sub-Committee members on the 14^th March.

The meeting began at 9.00am on Monday, 15^th March. For candidates 1 and 2, the

Sub-Committee viewed replays of the video media interview exercises from the assessment day. Following each video, the respective candidate joined the meeting via Zoom and was interviewed by the Sub-Committee.

The meeting adjourned at 12.20 pm.

The meeting reconvened at 2.00pm on Tuesday, 16^th March. For candidates 3 and 4, the Sub-Committee viewed replays of the video media interview exercises from the assessment day. Following each video, the respective candidate joined the meeting via Zoom and was interviewed by the Sub-Committee.

            COUNCIL DECISION

(subject to ratification by Council)

            R E C O M M E N D E D– that David Ford be appointed to the post of Chief Executive.